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Foods to Eliminate
• sugar and other sweeteners
• all fruit (temporarily)
• alcohol, vinegar and pickled foods
• other fermented foods
• yeast and yeast-based foods
• malted foods
• mushrooms
• dairy products (except ‘live’ yoghurt)
• white flour and white rice
• artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colours and flavours.
Acidophilus and Bifido Bacterium
Dosage: 1-2 billion organisms per day
• Acidophilus has been shown to retard the growth of candida.
• Combined with bifido bacterium it can help make intestines an unsuitable environment for the growth of candida.
Caprylic Acid
Dosage: 1000-3000mg per day (divided dose)
• This naturally occurring fatty acid has an anti-fungal effect, which is useful in the treatment of candidiasis.
Goldenseal (hydrastis canadensis)
Dosage: 400-1000mg twice daily
• stimulates immune system
• aids liver detoxification which may help reduce ‘die off’ reaction common when candidiasis has the ability to deal with candida systemically.
Psyllium Husks
Dosage:-2-5 grams per day with plenty of water
• Provides a natural source of both soluble dietary fibre.
• Cleans bowels of surface candida and candida toxins without irritating.
Nutritional Factsheet
Candidiasis - Natural Help
Chronic fatigue, digestive disturbances, allergies, headaches, thrush and general malaise are just some of the uncomfortable symptoms suffered by someone with candida overgrowth problem.
The common yeast CANDIDA ALBICANS is present in every individual. Normally, the yeast lives harmlessly in the intestinal tract of all humans. It is usually kept under control by other organisms – the friendly bacteria such as ACIDOPHILUS and BIFIDO BACTERIA which also inhabit the gastrointestinal tract.
The most common cause of overgrowth of candida albicans is the use of antibiotics which as a side-effect, kills the good bacteria (e.g. acidophilus) as well as the bad but does not kill fungal such as candida.
As a result, conditions such as thrush, bloating, gas, intestinal cramps, menstrual complaints, depression, irritability, chemical sensitivities and low immune function may develop.
Treatment of candidiasis involves three major steps. First the diet must be free of foods which encourage the overgrowth of the yeast, second the yeast must be killed and third the body’s natural immune system and liver function must be strengthened by changes in the diet and the use of appropriate supplements (see right).
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